May also include heart failure, rehospitalization for cardiovascular causes, and other cardiovascular endpoints. MALE Variably defined but usually includes major amputation and endovascular or ...

This procedure uses energy to make small scars in your heart tissue. These scars stop unusual electrical signals that move through your heart and cause an uneven heartbeat (your doctor might call ...

In 2010, the American Heart Association defined a novel construct of cardiovascular health to promote a paradigm shift from a focus solely on disease treatment to one inclusive of positive health ...

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — For Lois and Richard Nicotra, it’s all a matter of heart. Literally, and figuratively. The prominent Staten Island philanthropists celebrated their 46th wedding ...

However, there are occasions where the presence of VEBs signifies a susceptibility towards more sinister arrhythmias, especially when heart disease is present. In some patients, VEBs are triggered by ...

“Like being gay, straight, or bisexual, asexual is a sexual orientation. And asexual people (or ace/aces) often feel little to no sexual attraction to others,” says Malik Brown, Director of ...

Even though menopause is an inevitable fact of life for women, most aren’t aware of all the changes in their bodies, brains, and overall health that the transition will bring. Vasomotor symptoms ...

An important part of preventive healthcare, some heart health screening tests may start around age 20. Other tests may not be needed until you are older. Routine heart health screenings are an ...

The heart consists of 4 chambers--2 atria (upper chambers) and 2 ventricles (lower chambers). Blood passes through a valve as it leaves each chamber of the heart. The valves prevent the backward flow ...

It has the potential to be a very big game changer for blockages,” said Dr Nihar Mehta, associate director, Department of Structural Heart Diseases, Jaslok Hospital & Research Centre. However, others ...